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‘Wise up, size up’ says Network Rail

Lorry drivers are being urged to know the height of their vehicle after a Birmingham bridge was hit three times in less than a...
HSEQ

Looking back and moving forward

Colin Wheeler I remain of the belief that our railways would benefit from closer cooperative and communication between working, as well as listening to and...
BTP

Ensuring staff safety

The run up to Christmas is one of the busiest periods for the rail network. With customers hitting the shops at the last minute...
Mental Health

Lifesavers honoured

The nominees for each and every category in the RailStaff Awards are real heroes, but only those honoured with the Lifesaver Award can say...
People

Safely home every day

The rail industry is united in wanting to keep our network one of the safest in the world. The safety of customers and staff...
BTP

GTR employee reveals how the company is cracking down on antisocial behaviour

Ross Evans joined Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) as a rail enforcement officer in 2020, where he worked on the frontline to help crack down...
Heritage

Recurring themes in recent accidents and incidents

Colin Wheeler There has been some late or maybe lack of reporting of trapped and dragged incidents by London Underground. Some time ago trams were...
Company News

ResponSec: Saving lives on the rails

If there’s one category at the RailStaff Awards with a little more weight than the rest, it’s the Lifesaver Award. While the nominees in...
Featured

Unlocking staff retention and development with self-delivery

Carlisle Support Services tells RailStaff why it's decided to cut down on the use of sub-contractors, and bolster its commitment to recruitment and training. In...
HSEQ

Rail safety challenges for the new government

Colin Wheeler The Rail Accident and Incident Board (RAIB) has issued its annual report for the calendar year 2023. The bald statistics, ongoing reports, and...
Mental Health

What makes a good listener?

Listening supports safety and a strong people culture that values mental health. It’s something we can all learn to be better at, says Lucinda...
Rail News

Land Sheriffs: Rewarding care and compassion

The rail industry is unique in that it not only keeps the nation moving, but also plays a huge positive role in the communities...
Rail News

Operational Decision Making using the G-FORCE Model

RSSB provides a case study of the impact and implementation of its ‘Operational Decision Making using the G-FORCE Model’ training course in the GB...
HSEQ

Safety awareness & culture need to improve

Colin Wheeler I was pleased to see the recent updating of Network Rail’s Safety Bulletins on their Safety Central website which is accessible to all....
HSEQ

RAIB publishes Annual Report for 2023

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its annual report covering the period 1 January to 31 December 2023. The report summarises operational...
HSEQ

Time for a change?

Colin Wheeler This year there will be a General Election, perhaps in October, and the funding of our railways, trams, metros, and indeed all forms...
HSEQ

Rethinking health, safety, and wellbeing in the rail industry

Radical thinking is required if the rail industry is to truly manage its health and safety commitment, says Darren Broadhead, managing director at Broadhead...
Events

Rail Safety Summit 2024

Tuesday 12 March saw delegates from across the industry gather for the annual Rail Safety Summit, at Loughborough University’s Holywell Park Conference Centre. The conference...
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